The Switch
Golden Earring Lyrics

So when all things come to an end
As everything eventually ends, it's important to be prepared for change.

Deadly switches all close at hand
Change can be dangerous and unpredictable, but it's always looming.

Make your dreams and duties mingle
In the face of change, it's important to reconcile your aspirations with your obligations.

Laws and morals finally bend
In times of transition, even deeply-held societal norms may be challenged or cast aside.

Holy switch will you defend?
As the world changes unpredictably around us, it can be helpful to have faith to guide us.

I'm switching all the time
The songwriter is constantly adapting to changing circumstances.

Switching ain't no crime
Changing how you live your life and what you believe is not inherently bad.

Gotta change the climate
To affect change in the world, one must first change themselves.

Gotta raise my rate
One must continuously strive to improve oneself and their situation.

You see a boy in motion
The songwriter is an example of constantly evolving and adapting to new realities.

Is never much too late
It's never too late to change and improve oneself or the world around us.

Switching's easy, oh, it's essential
To survive in a constantly changing world, we must be open to adapt and switch things up.

And you know when you flick it
The act of changing or adapting can be sudden, but often necessary.

You can start a new episode
Through change, one can begin a new chapter in their life or explore uncharted territories.

Warm love, can costume hatred
Love has the ability to mask or even transform hate and malice.

And the truth could be a lie
In a constantly changing world, what we perceive as truth may in fact be falsehoods.

Yes a man can, switch to lady
Gender is not necessarily immutable and may be considered fluid.

Of indiscreet last goodbyes
Change often means letting go of people or things we once held dear.

And a blade can switch behind you
Changes can come from unexpected sources, and what we think will happen may not be the reality.

When you expect shells from the sky
In times of conflict or turmoil, we may not know what to expect or where danger may come from.

Oh you go when it's your time
Ultimately, we have little control over how or when our lives may change or end.

Switching down the line
The act of change and adaptation will continue throughout our lives.

Switching ain't no crime
Reinvention and growth are to be embraced, not scorned.

Gotta change the climate
To create lasting change in the world, we must change ourselves first.

Gotta raise my rate
To move forward in life, we must continuously work to improve and evolve ourselves.

You see a boy in motion
The songwriter is once again pointing out his own example of being constantly adaptable.

Is never much too late
Our capacity to change is not limited by age or time, and we can always improve and grow.

Switching's easy, oh, it's essential
Once again emphasizing the importance of change and adaptation in the face of an unpredictable world.

And you know when you flick it
Reiterating the sudden and unpredictable nature of change.

You can start a new episode
By embracing change and adapting, we can open new chapters and opportunities in our lives.